Schwan Gluten-Free Product Discussion

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So I have heard through the grape vine that Schwans was offering gluten-free products to customers. I googled this and found many reviews about their pizza, brownies, etc. I was excited to find this out as I have grown up on Schwans and ate a lot of their food until I had my son and am now a self diagnosed Celiac (my father has official diagnosis of Celiac for 10 years. I have been gluten-free for 3 years after becoming so ill that the lightest touch felt like needles, i had no strength to even walk up the stairs or take my clothes off, no reflex, no emotion, just pain and exhaustion. ) Since then, I have been motivated to inform, educate and question new comers to the gluten-free lifestyle and the companies that serve us (or could easily serve us). Below is my dialogue with a rep from schwans. Has anyone on here tried their product? opinions? suggestions? Petition to bring it back?

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Hello my name is Ardis. How may I help you?

Ardis: Hello. How may I help you today?

Visitor: Hi. What happened to the Gluten Free Products from Schwan?

Ardis: I apologize we have discontinued the gluten free products.

Visitor: why so?

Ardis: I apologize I do not know for sure, it is usually low sales or quality.

Visitor: From reviews in the online Celiac community, their food received HIGH reviews. It seemed like a good product that made your company unique. Word spreads VERY quickly in the gluten free world as many people resort to online communities for help. From what I have read, the product was very tasty and safe for consumers with high sensitivity. It does take a bit for word to circulate, but Schwans is losing the Celiac/gluten intolerance community quickly by not providing such product

Ardis: We understand this and we maybe be coming out with new products in the future.

Visitor: Also, there is a link to nutrition facts but not allergen facts.

Ardis: Correct - If you have specific allergen questions regarding any products, please contact us at 1-888-724-9267 and speak with an account specialist with Consumer Affairs as they handle all of the product inquiries. I will forward this to the marketing department for you.

Ardis: May I please have your email address so that I can access your account information?

Ardis: May I please ask whom I am chatting with today?

Visitor: I do not have an account set up with schwans. I grew up on Schwan products until I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. I can not confidently order from this company unless the allergen list is disclosed in an easily accessible manner. Calling a representative is a lot harder than looking it up on the online site or a gluten-free book provided by the home representative.

Ardis: I apologize for any inconvenience, please contact us and speak with Consumer Affairs and they will be able to assist you and explain why everything is not listed as an allergen.

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